Homeowners who are looking for replacement windows for their homes have plenty of options to fit their home style. Each window style is unique and serves a unique purpose. Our technicians are conversant with different window styles and can help install any of the following:
Double Hung
Most people may not know its official name, but it is one of the commonest and you may already be familiar with it. These windows consist of two large sashes fitted within vertical tracks for sliding up and down. Double-hung windows offer ample ventilation and also improve energy efficiency. There are also many styles and variations to these windows that are available. Because of their ventilation and versatility, they are ideal for most rooms in your home.
Picture Window
These feature a main frame and an insulated glass unit that offers architectural elegance and a larger viewing perspective. Picture windows generally offer beauty and efficiency. The glass unit in picture windows is stationary, which makes it easier to have a clear view of the outdoors. These windows also add to the aesthetic appeal of a room.
Sliding Window
Also known as slider windows, these are mechanically simple windows. They consist of side-by-side windows fitted within the top and bottom tracks for the windows to slide horizontally. In some sliding window variations, both sashes will slide, while in others, one window will be fixed while the other sash slides horizontally.
Sliding windows allow plenty of sunlight to enter a room. They are also great for ventilation, making them ideal for any room in your home. In a sliding window, the frame and sash will be welded for additional strength.
Casement Window
These windows have one main sash that cranks open horizontally about 90 degrees. The sash moves about hinges fitted at the top and bottom. With these windows, one side is stationary while the other pivots open in a door-like manner.
These are also common windows as they offer plenty of ventilation since the windows open all the way. This makes them suitable for kitchens as well as other rooms that have great views as the sashes don’t obstruct any beautiful views.
Awning Window
These are designed to operate just like casement windows. They have one main sash that is fitted with a top hinge for cranking out at 90 degrees. Besides offering maximum ventilation, these windows have a classic, yet modern look. They are also easy to combine with other types of windows for easy outdoor accessibility as well as to add visual appeal to a room.
Bay Window
Also known as bow windows, they refer to a combination of several windows that form an outward-extending unit from the home’s wall surface. They derive their name from the shape formed by the collection of windows (in this case, the shape is more-or-less square).
Single Hung
This variation of the double-hung windows features a top fixed sash and a bottom vertically sliding sash. These windows offer some energy-saving benefits but are majorly seen as a lower-cost alternative to the more common double-hung windows.
Single-hung windows can be used in virtually any room in your home and also in offices. The frame and sash are welded to provide extra strength. Also, single-hung windows will come with dual weather-stripping that offers protection from water, wind, and other elements.
Like vinyl windows, composite windows are low-maintenance and don’t need much scraping or painting to keep them looking good. Their resistance to rot and staining makes them great for homes in high weather variance cities. It is also worth mentioning that the thermally superior composite material eliminates heat transfer better than other materials, including aluminum, wood, fiberglass, and vinyl.
